India's data centre industry is set to expand 8.5 times by 2035, with the AI boom unlocking a $280-billion ecosystem opportunity, according to PwC India.
India's data center capacity to reach nearly 13.8 GW by 2035
Jun 12, 2026
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What's the storyIndia's data center industry is set for unprecedented growth, with the artificial intelligence (AI) boom projected to create a $280-billion ecosystem opportunity by 2035.
This estimate comes from PwC India, which predicts that the country's installed data center capacity will grow by 8.5 times, from around 1.6 GW to nearly 13.8 GW by 2035.
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